Fifa World Cup: Germany set to march against Mexico

Updated:5 months ago IST

New Delhi, Jun 17(ANI): The defending champions Germany are all set to start their 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign today against the confident Mexican side at the Luzhniki stadium. The German team has to overpass a difficult World Cup build-up as they start the defence of their title against immensely experienced Mexico. Germany has been trying to become the first team in 56 years to successfully defend their title, after Brazil in 1962. With games against Brazil and Switzerland lying in wait in Group E, this is a vital opening game for both nations to press their suitability to reach the knockout stages. The Mexican side is ready to cause a major upset and beat Germany for the first time in a tournament.